If Betty White is sweet, then the buttercream version of her must be even sweeter.

For White's recent roast by the Friar's Club, Cake Boss Buddy Valastro created a life-size Betty White. The 5-foot-2-inch vanilla cake was covered with buttercream frosting and modeling chocolate, and depicts White accompanied by an edible silver fox, in tribute to her love of animals.

The USDA announced this recall today of alfalfa sprouts from Cleveland:

"Cleveland Beansprouts Co. of Cleveland, OH is recalling all alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Plenty of us have been using the grill all winter long, particularly this recent mild winter.

But for those who still have to dust it off and get into the spirit of the season, Kirbie's Family Meats & Catering is hosting its annual Pre-Summer Celebration.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday in May, Kirbie's throws a party. Events change each week and include summer beer and wine tastings, cooking and grilling ideas, hints and recipes, and giveaways. Kirbie's is at 4062 Fishcreek Road in Stow. Call 330-688-4333.

Last night was the final meeting and annual pot luck dinner for my church book club, Women Walking in Faith. Because its initials WWF, happen to be the same as the World Wrestling Federation, my husband has dubbed the meetings "Women's Wrestling."

Since October, we've been wrestling our way through the Book of Job and last night was truly a reward for all of the boils, plagues, death and destruction that had befallen poor Job.